Charlie Kirk (Victim): 31-year-old conservative activist, co-founder of Turning Point USA, and close ally of Donald Trump. Fatally shot at a Utah Valley University student event.
George Zinn & Zachariah Qureshi (Released suspects): Initially arrested after the shooting but quickly released after questioning when officers found no connection to the crime.
Shooter (Unidentified, keyword: “person of interest”): Still at large. Described as wearing dark clothing; believed to have carried out a targeted assassination.
Law Enforcement (FBI, Utah DPS, local police): Leading a massive manhunt with thousands of tips and community involvement.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot Wednesday in what officials described as a targeted assassination during a student event at Utah Valley University. The 31-year-old, co-founder of Turning Point USA and ally of President Donald Trump, was struck by a single bullet in front of roughly 3,000 attendees. Authorities said the motive remains unclear, but investigators are now pursuing a new person of interest after two men initially detained were cleared of involvement.
Time of shooting: 12:20 p.m. MST
Location: Utah Valley University outdoor student event
Attendance: ~3,000 students & supporters
Victim: Charlie Kirk, pronounced dead hours later at Timpanogos Regional Hospital
No one remains in custody as of Wednesday evening,” said Utah DPS.
FBI confirmed George Zinn and Zachariah Qureshi were released after questioning.
Authorities are showing locals a photo of a person of interest dressed in dark clothing.
